Closed Doors

What do you do when the door you were certain God would open stays shut? Maybe you prayed, made a wise plan, stepped out in faith—and instead of moving forward, you found yourself facing an unexpected "no."

This Sunday, we continued our By My Spirit series by walking through Acts 16 and discovering that the Holy Spirit doesn't just lead us by opening doors—He also leads by closing them. As Paul and his companions followed God's direction, they experienced closed doors, delayed answers, and unexpected detours before the Spirit revealed where He was truly leading them.

We were reminded that a good plan isn't automatically God's plan, that the Holy Spirit often gives restraint before revelation, and that a closed door is not proof you've missed God. Sometimes God leads us through the waiting before revealing what's next because His perspective reaches far beyond our own. Even when the path doesn't make sense, we can trust that the One guiding our steps sees what we cannot. "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall." — Psalm 37:23–24

If you weren't there or want to revisit it, you won't want to miss this one.